Application for Funding July 1, June 30, 2020

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1 Application for Funding July 1, June 30, 2020 United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties P.O. Box 381 Brainerd, MN devon@unitedwaynow.org Funding applications are due March 9, 2018 at 12:00pm to United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties. Applications will only be accepted via . No late applications will be accepted. There are no exceptions! Successful applicants will meet the following minimum requirements: Operate as non-profit charitable: educational, civic, social welfare, or health service organization. Operate under written Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws or other written documents or statutes that define the applicant s purposes, membership, management and operation. Operate on a non-discriminatory basis in employment, recruitment of volunteers and delivery of services. Demonstrate effective program community impact, financial responsibility, and accountability. Operate or provide service within Crow Wing or Cass counties in Minnesota. Must have been in operation minimum of one year from time of application. Certify that all United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties funds and donations will be used in compliance with all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws, statutes and executive orders. Funding must provide for services or activities that align with the United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties priority areas of education, health, and/or financial stability. The following basic operating guidelines shall apply: Funds can be requested on biannual basis and shall be used solely for the allocated purpose. Funded activities shall commence in a timely manner. Funds not expended shall be returned to United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties. No funds will be given for any purpose that would jeopardize the tax-exempt status of the United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties or the applicant organization. All funding applications will be reviewed by a team of community volunteers who will make a recommendation on proposed funding to the United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties Board of Directors. All funding shall be approved by the Board of Directors of the United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties. Organizations will receive written notification of the Board s decision no later than July 1, Funding recipients shall conspicuously acknowledge United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties in promotional materials, activities, and programs funded with money allocated by United Way. Submission Requirements: Application forms are available via our website: or via . completed electronic packet to: devon@unitedwaynow.org Complete packet must include: Please submit the signed application (include program, budget information, and any additional pages that were added by the organization) One copy of most recent IRS Form 990 or link to online IRS Form 990. Copy of Tax Exempt status from State of Minnesota (MN Attorney General Letter) List of board members, contact information, and how often your board meets Please submit the following if the organization is a new non-profit applying for funding from United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties. One copy of Affidavit of Compliance (this form is included in this packet) One copy of the organization s discrimination policy 1

2 ORGANIZATION INFORMATION FORM Legal Name of Organization Address for correspondence relating to this application City, State, Zip Telephone Fax INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE: Executive Director (or top paid staff) Direct dial phone # of Executive Director Local Contact Person (if different) Title Direct dial phone # of Local Contact Person MISSION STATEMENT NUMBER OF STAFF Full Time Part Time Volunteers DATE OF ORGANIZATION S ESTABLISHMENT: ANTI-TERRORISM COMPLIANCE MEASURES In compliance with the USA Patriot Act and other counterterrorism laws, the United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties requires that each organization certify the following: I hereby certify on behalf of (insert organization name) that all United Way funds and donations will be used in compliance with all applicable anti-terrorist financing and asset control laws, statutes and executive orders. Print name: Title: Signature: Date: 2

3 PROGRAM FUNDING APPLICATION Please fill out the following form to show what programs are requesting funding from United Way of Crow Wing & Cass Counties. Use the following key to complete the FOCUS AREA column. Please choose one focus area that most closely relates to each program. E = Education: Early childhood development; after-school and summer childcare; supportive relationships with caring adults; skill-building through structured development programs, providing tools for learning, improving school readiness, promoting literacy F = Financial Stability: Supporting basic needs while increasing financial education, maximizing income, increasing savings H = Health: Increasing access to critical healthcare services, reducing substance abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence, increasing health education and preventative care PROGRAM NAME FOCUS AREA PROGRAM BUDGET 2018 Request $ $ $ $ $ $ AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED $ Total dollar amount being requested This total funding request amount is per year. Funding will be for a two year cycle. Year two funding will be considered for the same amount as year one. Funding is contingent upon prior year campaign results. The UW Board of Directors may award additional or reduced funding upon review of program reports and impact on community needs. If not fully funded, will your program still be implemented? Check one: YES NO In order to receive a grant, you must comply with donating five hours per fiscal year, per program of volunteer time to events, writing donor thank you notes, or any other volunteer need with United Way of Crow Wing and Cass Counties. Funded programs will also be required to submit progress reports every 6 months documenting measurable impact made in the community because of United Way grant dollars. AUTHORIZATION Name of top paid staff and/or Board Chair (please indicate position): Signature: *Applicants receiving funds are expected to buy as many supplies as possible locally. 3

4 PROGRAM NARRATIVE Please fill out one narrative for each program requesting funding from United Way of Crow Wing & Southern Cass Counties. When responding to the questions, please use as much or as little space as needed to completely and accurately answer each question. Attach supporting/additional pages and documentation if needed. AGENCY NAME: PROGRAM NAME: Focusing on program outcomes is defined as a systematic process for an organization to obtain information on the effectiveness of its work so that it can improve its activities and describe its accomplishments. Please be detailed in your responses. United Way is not focusing on the number of individuals you serve during the funding period. Funding will be based upon the community need your program is focused on solving, how you are solving it, the measurement tools you use to review the effectiveness of your program s impact and your collaboration with other resources to be more effective. We know some programs are based upon serving people only and consideration will be given, but stronger funding will be focused on the answers to the following: 1. How are you assessing what the community needs are in your impact area? Please give specific details. 2. What specific goals does your program have in making a lasting impact on the community issue you are trying to resolve? 3. How are you measuring your success and effectiveness in resolving the community issue? Please give specific details of your measurement tools. 4. What has your organization learned about the community issue that will enable you to address it effectively? Please comment on the human and systems factors as well as anything unique to our region. 5. What other organizations/resources are you collaborating with to be more effective in attaining your program goals and meeting the community need you described earlier? 6. Does your program increase access to mental health services? If yes, please describe how. 4

5 PROGRAM BUDGET Please include a budget for each program requesting funding if possible. The organization s budget may be submitted as a substitution that would be compliable to this. PUBLIC SUPPORT & REVENUE ALL SOURCES Allocation from this United Way Contributions Special Events: Legacies & Bequests (Unrestricted) Contributions from Associated Org. Allocations from other United Ways Fees/Grants from Govt. Agencies Membership Dues Misc. Revenue (Detail) TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE Dates: to Current Budgeted Following Proposed $ Amount Increase EXPENSES Salaries -including employee benefits Payroll Taxes, etc. Dates: to Current Budgeted Following Proposed $ Amount Increase Professional Fees Supplies Occupancy Rental & Maintenance of Equipment Marketing Training Specific Assistance to Individuals Membership Dues Awards & Grants Miscellaneous Other Expenses: (please detail) TOTAL EXPENSES ADMINISTRATION FEE Provide % of budget for administration. Provide any explanation if you deem necessary 5

6 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE for UNITED WAY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS The Undersigned, and (Name), respectively, the (Name) and the (Title) (Title) of (Name of Organization) a Minnesota non-profit corporation (hereinafter the charitable agency ), being first duly sworn, upon oath, depose and say as follows: We have conducted or caused to be conducted an examination of such files, books, and records as we have deemed appropriate to conclude that: 1. The Determination Letter received by the charitable agency from the Internal Revenue Service which acknowledges that the charitable agency is an organization described in Section 501(c) (3) of the internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the code ), is still in effect. 2. Contributions to the charitable agency are deductible for federal and Minnesota income tax purposes pursuant to Section 170 of the code. 3. The charitable organization is in compliance with all relevant provisions of Chapter 309 of the Minnesota Statutes. 4. The Undersigned are authorized and empowered to submit this Affidavit of Compliance on behalf of the charitable agency pursuant to the charitable agency s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (or other governing instruments) and/or duly adopted resolutions of the charitable agency s governing body. Name of Charitable Agency By Its Dated And By Its 6